Pirongia School vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 10.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirongia School
Pirongia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
374 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,278 students
| Measure | Pirongia School Pirongia, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 179 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #628 of 1,559 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 374 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 481 |
| Total roll | 374 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 36.3% |
| Mฤori students | 21.1% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Pirongia | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pirongia.school.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขPirongia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 42.6).
- โขPirongia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 481).
- โขTe Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 374).
- โขTe Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -2.1%).
- โขTe Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pirongia School better than Te Awamutu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pirongia School ranks higher (60.0 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pirongia School and Te Awamutu College?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Pirongia and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pirongia School: 432. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pirongia School and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Pirongia School is 53rd of 179 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).